IT accolade for The Queen's School
Paul Foster, Director of ICT at The Queen’s School, Chester, has gained the accolade of being awarded Chartered IT Professional Status by the British Computer Society (BCS).
The award is recognised as the hallmark of a true IT professional and is, according to the BCS, ‘the highest professional information technology standard’.
In finding out about his award Paul said:
“I am delighted that I have achieved the chartered status. I’ve been working towards it for the last three years and have always endeavoured to work in line with the best practice in the industry.
I felt ready to submit my application for the award in April. The BCS then reviewed my management record from the last seven years, looking for examples of competency in business and technical autonomy, influence and complexity.
Being awarded the status is not only a great personal achievement, but also recognition of the support I have been given by my employers at The Queen’s School. Queen’s is a leading practitioner in the use of IT in primary and secondary education, which provides an enormous benefit to the students and teachers.
The headmistress and her staff support the continual development of the IT facilities. This long term commitment to using IT to improve children’s education has given me the opportunity to develop my own skills and gain this award.”
Headmistress Catherine Buckley, said:
“I am delighted that the British Computer Society has recognised the high professional standards achieved by Paul Foster. His expertise has greatly enhanced our use of IT within the school and has been of huge benefit to the girls.”
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Press Contact: Mrs Jane Taylor, The Queen’s School, City Walls Road, Chester, CH1 2NN Tel: 01244 312078 Fax: 01244 321507 Email: jtaylor@queens.cheshire.sch.uk
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The Queen’s School, Chester, Cheshire is one of the country’s leading independent schools for girls aged 4 – 18. We have a nationally renowned reputation for academic excellence and in the latest Government league tables, published in January 2008, Queen’s A level results again placed us as the top school in Cheshire.
Our school celebrates young women and their potential. We prepare our girls to face their future with self-belief, energy and a ‘can do’ philosophy. Academic success is only one aspect of life at Queen’s and all girls are encouraged to explore their abilities, interests and passions in a wide range of extra-curricular activities. From drama, art and music to sports, community work and overseas adventures, the girls benefit from an education of the whole person, experiencing new challenges inside and outside the classroom.
At The Queen’s School, we seek to develop in each student a risk-taking spirit, leadership abilities, confidence and a love of learning. Our individual approach ensures each girl has the support she needs to thrive and succeed throughout her time here.
The school inhabits elegant Georgian and Victorian buildings, situated in a beautiful setting within walking distance of historic Chester. These surroundings prove a constant reminder of the heritage and traditional values that have shaped the school for more than 130 years.
Mrs Catherine Buckley is the headmistress of The Queen’s School with Mrs Felicity Taylor as head of the Lower School on Liverpool Road. The school has a number of bursaries available to very able students.
Past pupils include Beth Tweddle, Olympic Gymnast, Sarah Kelly, founder of the UK’s Neuromuscular Centre for muscular dystrophy and Vivienne Faull, the first woman to become Dean of an English Cathedral.
More information available from www.queens.cheshire.sch.uk
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